beer

noun

Definition of beernext
as in ale

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Recent Examples of beer Rodents took dumps on a bucket of sauce in dry storage (one dropping), on a kitchen prep table (one dropping), on a bar floor under an ice bin (three dropping), and behind the bar on a shelf under a tap beer dispenser (one dropping). — David J. Neal july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Retire to the tiny patio with a crisp beer from the Springwater to douse any internal flames. — Ellen Fort, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026 The shop also offers a selection of mini scoops paired with beer or wine. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 The bar known for serving beer, wine and more against a backdrop of eclectic art and decor has called downtown Concord home since 2010. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for beer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beer
  1. ale
  2. brew
  3. wine
  4. cocktail
  5. microbrew
  6. malt liquor
  7. brewski
  8. home brew
Noun
  • All this simple man ever wanted was a pint of ale, a wee castle, and some respect.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Yeast is also another lever to provide variety, and in addition to standard brewer’s yeast, Loch Lomond frequently makes whiskies with Chardonnay, Champagne, Sauvignon, and Belgian ale yeasts.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of ale
Noun
  • Pay Attention to the Tea’s Brewing Time For novice tea makers, the timing of your brew is also important.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Also down the hill in New Town is cafēn, a brew bar tucked away on Dundas Street.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of brew
Noun
  • Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • France's wine and spirits industry — a staple of its national economy accounting for about $19 billion in exports in 2024 — was already in trouble before the fires started raging.
    — Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • Chris Elford, who owns a brewery and a cocktail bar downtown, has a lot of regulars who work at Seattle tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But in the United States, it’s increasingly being employed in a range of cocktails both sui generis and classic.
    — Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cocktail
Noun
  • And Hailey Branson-Potts has the story of the beer queen of Mendocino County, Lost Coast Brewery’s Barbara Groom, one of the country’s first female microbrew owners, who turns 80 this year.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Right Brain Brewery promises pinball fun, Neapolitan pizzas, and microbrews.
    — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of microbrew
Noun
  • Major parts of Kansas City can say goodbye to the sale of mini liquor bottles and single-serve containers of beer and malt liquor.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
  • And since White Claw and many others are made with malt liquor, the stricter regulations on spirits don’t apply.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Definition of malt liquor
Noun
  • Did anyone order up Josh Allen downing a brewski for the boys?
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • So what if the brewski might lead to a few more typos.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Definition of brewski
Noun
  • The festival will also feature a home brew competition and a main stage with music.
    — Nathan Pilling July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • On our small Farm in Ennis Texas, my father would pick wild Muscadine grapes and make home brew.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of home brew

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“Beer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beer. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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